Due to multiple circumstances that are beyond our control we have had to cancel our yearly fundraiser, the Animal Extravaganza. We are saddened and we really appreciate the support of everyone that has attended and wanted to attend this year. If we could find a way to make it happen we would, but there are… Continue reading Cancellation of 2015 Big Cat Extravaganza

SPECIAL ADMISSION FOR KIDS – FOOD! Children 12 and under will be admitted free with a donation of nonperishable food items for All Faiths Food Bank. The event is kid-friendly (not scary) with food, games, prizes, and a pumpkin toss for the bears and big cats. Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary is hosting… Continue reading Big Cat Habitat Hosts Food Bank Drive At Annual ‘Wild-O-Ween’

Need a gift for a loved one in the Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice area? We now have yearly memberships for adults and children! General admission all year, special events excluded. $50 for adults and $25 for kids! You can stop by the habitat and buy them anytime we are open or contact us at 941-371-6377! We… Continue reading Sarasota, the Perfect Christmas Gift for Your Loved Ones!

Additions to the sanctuary include primate condominiums, aviary, expanded petting zoo and large koi pond. Elephants also will be given a permanent home at the sanctuary with the planned construction of a new elephant house and enclosure. 10:30am Ceremony November 20th Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary, a nonprofit safe haven for big cats,… Continue reading Big Cat Habitat Unveils Major Expansions Today